Server - Front of House

Ska Brewing Company; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Discounted Ski Passes

Dining Discount

Job summary

Ska Brewing Company in Durango, Colorado, is seeking an enthusiastic Front of House team member passionate about craft beer and food. You will provide exceptional customer service while pouring handcrafted pints and taking food orders.

The ideal candidate should have at least one year of bartending experience, a strong understanding of craft beer culture, and the ability to work under pressure. Full-time employees will enjoy benefits such as health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Previous bartending/front of house experience preferred of at least 1 year.
• Must have experience in restaurant or retail sales.

Responsibilities

• Providing excellent customer service while pouring handcrafted pints.
• Educating patrons about Ska beer and food pairings.
• Giving tours of the brewery to guests.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Knowledge of craft beer

Teamwork

Job description

About the Job

In this position, you will be an enthusiastic, beer and food knowing, customer service-oriented person in our Front of House team. A passion for craft beer and food, and providing a great time to folks visiting the brewery is a must. This is a non-exempt position. Wage Range – $12.14/Hour+Tips

Responsibilities

• Providing excellent customer service while pouring our handcrafted pints, taking food orders, or providing support for other front of house positions
• Educating patrons about Ska beer and the differences between styles as well as the history and culture around Ska and craft beer in general. Suggest food and beer pairings and be able to confidently discuss our beer and food menus
• Consistent stocking of kegs, merchandise and packaged product
• Maintaining comfort & cleanliness throughout the tasting room and restrooms
• Daily heavy lifting of 50lbs+
• Learn and operate POS System
• Cash handling and credit card transactions
• Giving Tours of the Brewery to our guests
• Balancing of register and checkout at the end of the shift

Non-Routine Tasks

• Assisting with clearing snow around HQ Grounds

Our Ideal Candidate

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Should have a strong focus on quality, safety and efficiency
• Has a passion and fundamental understanding of craft beer, food, and its culture
• Previous Bartending/front of house experience preferred of at least 1 year
• Positive professional attitude
• Team player with the ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
• Strong multi-tasking skills
• May be required to work additional hours, nights, weekends and some holidays as dictated by the work load and staffing
• Must be competent with and have good cash handling skills
• Must have experience in restaurant or retail sales
• Professional, polite, and reliable
• Ability to follow written and verbal instruction
• Must have problem solving abilities & be able to think quickly on your feet

Ska Bennies

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance available to Full Time employees (a portion of premiums is paid by Ska Brewing Company)
• Paid Time Off for Full-Time and Part-Time employees
• 401(k) with company match
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Discounted Ski Passes to Purgatory Resort
• Free and/or discounted entries into local bike/running races
• Paid Holidays
• Dining Discount
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Monthly employee tab to be used on merchandise and of course... BEER!